JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that he is requesting Individual Assistance from FEMA for six counties impacted by the severe storms that happened April 8-11, 2024.
According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), this includes a request for individual assistance for Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties following the severe weather event.
FEMA-validated numbers show the number of homes destroyed or with major damage:
- Hancock County: 35 homes
- Hinds County: 44 homes
- Humphreys County: 41 homes
- Madison County: 31 homes
- Neshoba County: 21 homes
- Scott County: 32 homes
“The state of Mississippi has been working with local and federal partners to assess the damage from these storms,” said Reeves. “This disaster declaration request will help Mississippians restore, rebuild, and recover.”
If Individual Assistance is approved to residents in those six counties, it can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of this disaster.
According to MEMA, Mississippi must meet FEMA requirements to be approved for the Individual Assistance declaration.